Community Conversations provided an opportunity for residents, organizations and community leaders to discuss subjects of interest to the WayStation viewing area.
| Produced by: | WayStation Television |
|---|---|
| Status: | No longer in production |
Community Conversations was a local interview and discussion program covering a wide range of subjects of interest to the community. Guests included residents, educators, business owners, community organizations, local officials, artists, athletes and other people with knowledge or experience they wished to share.
Programs varied according to the subject. Some broadcasts featured a single guest, while others included several guests or roundtable discussions. Topics included local history, agriculture, schools, community organizations, arts and culture, recreation, business and public affairs.
The program provided a way for members of the community to discuss subjects that might not otherwise receive extended television coverage.
The following broadcasts are identified in available WayStation Television records. This list represents only a small portion of Community Conversations programming.
| Date | Broadcast | Description | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun. 8, 1978 | Community Conversations: The Old Depot | Local residents discuss the history of the former railroad depot and efforts to preserve the building. | Video unavailable |
| Mar. 15, 1981 | Community Conversations: Our Volunteer Fire Department | Members of the volunteer fire department discuss training, equipment and serving the community. | Partial video available |
| Oct. 3, 1984 | Community Conversations: Growing Apples | Area orchard growers discuss the fall harvest, weather and changes in local agriculture. | Video available |
| May 19, 1987 | Community Conversations: The Library | Library staff and volunteers discuss programs, services and plans for the coming year. | Video unavailable |
| Feb. 11, 1990 | Community Conversations: Quilting Traditions | Local quilters discuss patterns, techniques and quilts passed through their families. | Partial video available |
| Jul. 26, 1992 | Community Conversations: Thirty Years of Motocross | Local riders and organizers discuss the history of motocross racing in the area. | Video available |
| Apr. 9, 1994 | Community Conversations: The Covered Bridge | Members of a local historical organization discuss the restoration of a nearby covered bridge. | Video unavailable |
| Sep. 17, 1996 | Community Conversations: A New School Year | The superintendent and local educators discuss enrollment, school programs and plans for the coming year. | Partial video available |
| Jun. 4, 1998 | Community Conversations: Keeping Bees | Area beekeepers discuss beekeeping, honey production and changes they've observed over the years. | Video available |
| Nov. 12, 1999 | Community Conversations: The Future of Downtown | Local business owners and residents discuss changes to the downtown area and plans for its future. | Video unavailable |
| Mar. 22, 2000 | Community Conversations: Local Authors | Area writers discuss publishing, local history and writing about the community. | Partial video available |
| Aug. 14, 2002 | Community Conversations: The County Fair | Fair organizers and participants discuss preparations for the annual county fair. | Video available |
Discussions covered local history, agriculture, schools, libraries, community organizations, business, arts and culture, recreation, sports and other subjects suggested by residents and participating organizations.
Programs were produced in a variety of formats depending on the subject and participants. Some conversations were conducted in the WayStation studio, while others were recorded in connection with community events and activities.
Selected Community Conversations programs may be made available online as video becomes available.